AltDrive was started in 2005 by an engineer with multiple college degrees and with broad experience in cross-platform development, data management, protocols, security and information assurance, and business in the Seattle area's hyper-competitive marketplace and grew organically and without external funding. The company operates profitably today and without debt. The company just doubled its storage infrastructure and continually improves and updates the customer software and web portal.The AltDrive backup system is a clean and independent implementation with distinct advantages over other offerings